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		Saturday, January 16, 2010 10:00 am - 4:30pm Introduction to Stained Glass ~ with Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, Yvonne Stoklosa A one-day workshop on the basics of working with stained glass. * No experience necessary Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:00am to 5:00pm. Still Life Painting Workshop with Roycroft Master Artisan, Hudson River Fellow ~ Location: At the “Print Shop” (a.k.a. Cooperative Extension Building) 21 S. Grove Street, East Aurora, NY East Aurora, NY 14052 Thomas Kegler ~ Bio ~ Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:30am – 4:pm Basket Weaving One day workshop. Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, Kathleen Currie teaches this one-day workshop. All levels of ability are welcome to join this weaving class. Students make their own basket to take home with option to stain the basket with natural black walnut dye. Reservations required – 716 655-0261
Julie Dana The Home Stylist		Saturday, February 27 , 2010 10:00 – 11:30am Arts & Crafts Style On the Cheap- One day workshop. The Homestylist, Julie Dana will teach tricks and tips on accessorizing in the Arts & Crafts style. Don’t have a big budget? No problem. Learn what to start with and how to build tour home’s mission style. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		March 27 & 28, 2010 Sat. & Sun 10:00-4:00pm SOLD OUT - SEE MAY 22 CLASS BELOW ! Make a Stained Glass Window Panel. Two day workshop. Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, Yvonne Stoklosa, will be teaching a two-day workshop on the basic skills needed to make a 12” x 14” stained glass window panel. An introduction and resources will be discussed. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. All materials and tools needed are provided. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun - April 9-11 , 2010 Friday 7:00 - 9:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm Beginner’s Class in Copper Repousse, Reception and Two day workshop. Roycroft Master Artisan, Frank Glapa, will lead this two day workshop. Beginning with the most basic of techniques, students will create a beautiful Arts & Crafts style piece to take home. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun - April 16-18 , 2010 Friday 7:00 -9:00pm - Instructor’s Reception. Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm Workshop Chasing & Metalsmithing for Jewelry Reception + Two day workshop. Roycroft Master Artisan, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct students on metalsmithing skills. Learn chasing, stamping and forming techniques used specifically in designing jewelry. Copper will be the medium supplied. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun - May 14-16 , 2010 May 14 Reception at the Roycroft Copper Shop May 15 & 16th – from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day Plein-air Watercolor Painting Reception + Two day workshop - International Watercolor Artist, Michael Killelea will teach at the scenic Knox Farm State Park (weather permitting), students with some experience will be able to advance their watercolor painting skills. The artist will also demonstrate various techniques and options. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		May 14, 2010 Friday, from 6-9PM Veterans’ Art Program of both Fine & Performance Art, Village Gallery Walk ROYCROFT COPPER SHOP will host the Gallery opening of our Veterans’ Art Program of both fine and performance art. Call for additional information – 716 655-0261

		May 22 & 23, 2010 Sat. & Sun 10:00-4:00pm Back by popular request! Make a Stained Glass Window Panel. Two day workshop. Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, Yvonne Stoklosa, will be teaching a two-day workshop on the basic skills needed to make a 12” x 14” stained glass window panel. An introduction and resources will be discussed. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. All materials and tools needed are provided. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6, 2010 9:30am-4:30pm SOLD OUT - You may be interested in the October Class! - See below or click here. Saturday and Sunday, Oct 2 & 3, 2010 Glass Blowing – with Artisan Ben Leonard This class will provide students with a basic introduction to glass blowing and lamp working skills.The class is challenging and very hands-on. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun - June 18-20, 2010 How to Make Copper Repousse Tools Reception + Two day Workshop. Taught by Roycroft Master Artisan, Frank Glapa. A hands-on workshop learning from the Master Metal Roycrofter in repousse - how to create chasing and stipling tools to use in making beautiful designs on copper with ease and also showing how to make jigs to simplify projects. REPOUSSE – French – to push back metal. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun - July 9-11 , 2010 Tool Making for Metalsmiths Reception + Two day workshop - Roycroft Master Artisan, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct students on tool making for metalsmiths. Students will make their own set of chaising tools which include matting tools and several straight and curved liners. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Monday, July 19, 2010 10:00am – 12:30pm Make Your Rock Garden Bloom! Rock Painting Class 2.5-hour course will cover the basics of choosing, preparing, priming, painting, detailing and finishing two projects Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Monday - Friday, July 26-30 9:00 - Noon: Grades 4th – 6th 1:00 - 4:00: Grades 7th – 9th Archaeology Camp At The Roycroft Campus Students will learn about archaeology and the history of the Roycroft Campus and spend a class exploring and working with a real-life archaeologist on a dig SORRY, THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT

		Fri. Sat. Sun - July 30- August 1, 2010 Basic Metalsmithing Reception + Two day workshop Roycroft Master Artisan, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct students on fundamental metalsmithing skills. Class will cover hammering techniques, metal stamping, simple chasing, annealing, copper patination and wax finishing. Sample projects can include letter openers, key chains and bookmarks. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun - August 6-8 , 2010 Roycroft Metalsmithing in the Jennings Style Reception + Two day workshop Roycroft Master Artisan, Alburn Sleeper offers a two-day hands-on workshop in metalsmithing. Each participant will complete two (2) projects; one in copper and one in silver. SORRY, THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT

		Wed.-Fri., August 11th-13th from 9:30am - noon Paper Marbling, A Head, Heart & Hand experience for students 12 to Adults. Instructor Robin Yates (NYS certified, Masters in Fine Arts in Metalcrafts & Jewelry), explores paper marbling techniques with India inks and a variety of papers. Sorry, this class is closed.

		Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 10:00am – 12:30pm Summer Garden Bugs! Rock Paintng Class with artist Lin Nowicki 2.5-hour course will cover the basics of choosing, preparing, priming, painting, detailing and finishing two projects Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Tue.-Thurs, August 17th-19th from 9:30am - noon Copper Works Birds & Bowls A Head, Heart & Hand experience for students 12 to Adult Instructor Robin Yates (NYS certified, Masters in Fine Arts in Metalcrafts & Jewelry),Instructs this fun copper forming class and introduces hammering and chasing techniques for aspiring metal workers.Students will also use various methods for coloring finished pieces with the torch and/or paints. Sorry, this class is closed Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday and Sunday, Aug 21 & 22, 2010 9:30am - 4:30pm SOLD OUT - You may be interested in the October Class! - See below or click here. Saturday and Sunday, Oct 2 & 3, 2010 Glass Blowing – with Artisan Ben Leonard This class will provide students with a basic introduction to glass blowing and lamp working skills.The class is challenging and very hands-on. Students will work with torches, extreme heat and molten glass.. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, August 21 2010 9:30am - 1:00pm Cradle Wrapped Sea Glass Pendants Jeweler Cheryl Perez, will provide students with the materials and knowledge to bend, mold and shape sterling silver wire to create two cradle wrapped sea glass pendants with a cord. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Monday – Thursday , August 23rd – 26th, 1:00 – 4:00pm The Roycroft Explorers Youth Summer Art Program for Ages 7-11 These workshops are designed to expose children to a variety of art media by combining Campus walks, local field trips, interactive discussions, games and much more. Sessions begin at the Roycroft Copper Shop and are instructed by Katie Kempa, a NYS certified art teacher. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, August 28th 10:00am - 4:00pm PrintMaking - Basic One Color Screen Printing, with Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan, Dorothy Markert Learn this simple method of creating a stencil on a screen. The student can select from some sample supplied images or use their own image. The images will than be printed onto paper or fabric. This class will cover only one-color printing SORRY, THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT

		Saturday, September 11 - 2010 9:30am - 1:00pm Three Wired Designed Pendants Jeweler Cheryl Perez, will provide students with the materials and knowledge to bend, mold and shape sterling silver wire to create a Daisy, a Rose and a Wire Woven design for a pendant. SORRY, THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

		Saturday, September 25 - 2010 9:30am - 1:00pm Two Chain Necklaces Jeweler Cheryl Perez, will provide students with the materials and knowledge to bend, mold and shape sterling silver wire to create 2 chain linked necklaces. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, October 2nd 10:00am – 12 noon Arts & Crafts Style On the Cheap - One day workshop. The Homestylist, Julie Dana will teach tricks and tips on accessorizing in the Arts & Crafts style. Don’t have a big budget? No problem. Learn what to start with and how to build tour home’s mission style. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd, 2010 9:30am-4:30pm Glass Blowing – with Artisan Ben Leonard This class will provide students with a basic introduction to glass blowing and lamp working skills.The class is challenging and very hands-on. Class size limited to four (4) students! Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. - October 8-11, 2010 Intermediate Copper Repousse Reception + THREE day workshop Roycroft Master Artisan, Frank Glapa, leads this three day workshop for students who have some experience in metalsmith work. Students who have taken previous classes, are familiar with basic techniques and have used a torch at least once are qualified for this intermediate class. A piece in the Arts & Crafts style will be made to take home. Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, October 16 - 2010 9:30am - 1:00pm Package Wrapped Sea Glass Pendant and Earrings Jeweler Cheryl Perez, will provide students with the materials and knowledge to bend, mold and shape sterling silver wire to create a pendant and matching set of earrings. SORRY, THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 Plein-Air Watercolor Painting- International Watercolor Artist, Michael Killelea will teach 4 Saturdays in a row. Mike will utilize the scenic surroundings of Knox Farm State Park and the National Historic Roycroft Campus as the subject matter for the class’s plein-air watercolor paintings Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Sunday, October 17th from 10:00am - 3:00pm Bookbinding for Beginners (with Artisan, Amy Greenan) Learn to create books that can be used for just about anything, from a custom-sized journal or sketchbook to a photo album or a unique handmade greeting card. If you're into scrapbooking but would like to go a step further with the book format, this course is for you! Reservations required – 716 655-0261

		Saturday, November 13th from 10:00am - 3:00pm Decorative Bookbinding (with Artisan, Amy Greenan) learn several book bindings that are particularly decorative in nature and sure to impress your friends and family. We'll sew several variations of the Japanese stab binding, which is perfect for horizontally-formatted books made with stacked sheets of paper. Well also explore the vast design possibilities of the ancient long stitch binding. Some sewing and/or bookbinding experience is helpful, but not required Reservations required – 716 655-0261
To register for classes call 716 655-0261 or click the text for the course to see the full description with online registration. Please visit the RCC website at www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com often as we are constantly adding courses and new events.